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 Traditional Scottish independent department store |
6 Falcon Road West Morningside Edinburgh EH10 4AQ United Kingdom +44 131 225 1461 http://www.aitken-niven.co.uk |
Located in the neighborhood of Morningside, Aitken & Niven was established in 1905. The store houses eight different departments on three floors and also has a restaurant. It is renowned in well-to-do Edinburgh circles, including the well-healed ladies who lunch here, for its school uniforms, tartans and tweeds. Check out the good selection of school sports equipment and traditional country-wear so beloved of the older Edinburgh set. It's also the place to see a large collection of rugby goods and accessories - this store has strong links with the oval-ball game. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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British Home Stores |
64 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DJ United Kingdom +44 131 226 2621 http://www.bhs.co.uk/ |
Check out Bhs for clothes and shoes, plus the good range of well-priced household goods. The clothes are in the middle price range, although the odd designer name is often to be found working under the Bhs name with small, more daring exclusive collections. You can also find some attractive accessories, including bags and hats, as well as some bright and cheerful children's wear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mainstream merchandise and guest designers |
109-112 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 3AA United Kingdom +44 131 225 1320 http://www.debenhams.com/ |
Debenhams is now considered the great British department store. The recent introduction of such designers as John Rocha, Jasper Conran and Pearce Fionda has led to an up-swing in their reputation. There are also slightly cheaper but equally funky labels like Jane Norman and Red Herring. For men, it is still a great place to get a reasonable suit. Hats are a specialty, as is the wedding-list service they provide. Every year they run a Bride of the Year competition, which focuses and consolidates their bridal strengths. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality department store |
145 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4DL United Kingdom +44 131 225 2472 |
Frasers is a quality name, placed in the middle/upper bracket of department stores. This building is a bit of a landmark at the west end of Princes Street. It is very strong on casual designer names such as DKNY and Laundry. There's a good range of menswear, womenswear, designer housewares and a very comprehensive cosmetics and perfume floor. There is also a smart cafe upstairs serving good quality lunches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 High-street names under one roof |
21 Gyle Avenue South Gyle Broadway Edinburgh EH12 9JT United Kingdom +44 131 317 1333 |
At the Gyle, you can do all your shopping under one roof, which is perfect for a rainy day. From newsagents to clothes emporiums, from aisles of food at Safeway to large stores such as John Menzies and Marks and Spencer, there is an army of shops here - 63 to be precise. An added bonus is the free parking. If you like shopping centres and the well-known high street names, this is worth venturing out of the city centre for. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Upper-crust pleasures |
Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2YG United Kingdom +44 131 225 2442 http://www.jenners.com/ |
Known to some as Scotland's Harrods, this independent department store counts the British Royal Family amongst its illustrious clientèle. Classy, expensive and extremely well-stocked, there are many reasons to visit Jenners. It is something of an institution in Scotland, boasting a wide variety of luxury goods, from expensive jewelery to smoked salmon. Besides six floors of elegantly merchandised departments, this is the capital's only stockist of Fisher and Donaldson's wonderful Dr. Floyd's bread. Wander around the fabulous food hall, feasting your eyes on the delicious imported delicacies. If none of the goods tempt you, it's a great place to saunter around soaking up the genteel atmosphere, pretending to be a lady or gentleman of leisure. This is a particularly jolly place to visit around Christmas for the fantastic window displays and impressive decorations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reliable department store |
69 St James Centre Edinburgh EH1 3SP United Kingdom +44 131 556 9121 http://www.johnlewis.com/servi... |
Traditionally a firm favorite with the middle-classes, John Lewis's slogan is "Never Knowingly Undersold". Therein lies their reputation for being reliable - if you find the same product cheaper elsewhere they will refund the difference. This is a well laid-out store which is easy to get around. There are many different brands of fashion items for all age-groups to buy here. There is also an excellent range of household products at reasonable prices. Jewelery, handbags, sports goods, toys, furniture, fabrics, clothing, luggage and other essential accessories like umbrellas can all be found here. If you're hungry, stop in to one of the cafés to have breakfast, tea or just a snack! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality and design |
53 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DQ United Kingdom +44 131 225 2301 http://www.marksandspencer.com/ |
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is adding an increasingly chic aspect to its long-standing reputation for quality clothes. This is due to the introduction of new, young designers into its team, as well as a more liberal use of expensive fabrics. It's especially strong on women's underwear. M&S also has a reputation for quality food and has an excellent own-brand range. Apparently their peanuts are transported along the production line on a velvet-covered conveyer-belt so that they arrive in your hand intact and looking their best. The M&S range is especially strong on quality ready-meals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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